Why firms do not outsource

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Pros and Cons of Outsourcing

A researcher has observed that some firms in the furniture industry outsource activities such as transportation while others do not. She/he wants to study: 1) Why firms outsource/do not outsource and 2) whether outsourcing influences firms' performance. Suggest a study to enquire into these research questions.

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